FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2011
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jill Sankey, 202-994-6466; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Michelle Sherrard, 202-994-1423; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
GW's Graduate School of Political Management to Host Seminar on
Political Communication and Marketing
Latin American Leaders to Discuss Techniques for Achieving Public Support
Nov. 19 - 20, 2011
EVENT: GW's Graduate School of Political Management will host the 9th Seminar of Political Communication and Marketing, "Governing and Communicating: Techniques to Achieve Public Support." Immediately upon entering office, governments must win a virtual "election" every day in order to gain support from citizens. In today's world, governing effectively includes having the ability to communicate effectively. This event will host leading specialists who will share tools and techniques to help improve this ongoing communication process. A list of speakers is below.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 - 20, 2011;
Nov. 19: Registration begins at 8 a.m.; Event ends at 4 p.m.
Nov. 20, 2011: Registration begins at 9 a.m.; Event ends at 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: The George Washington University
The Elliott School of International Affairs1957 E Street NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C.
WHO: David Almacy is the former director of Internet and digital communications at the White House, specializing in government communication.
Lee Brenner is an expert in strategic communications, specializing in the use of social networks and new technologies to reach complex electorates.
John Feehery is the chairman of Quinn Gillespie Communications and director of legislative affairs. For more than 20 years, Mr. Feehery has advised Republican members of Congress.
Jim Manley is the adviser and spokesman of the Senate majority leader. He develops communication strategies for Democratic Senators in the areas of health, education and labor.
Daniel McGoarty is the former special assistant to the resident of the United States and led team of White House speech writers.
Robert Traynham is a consultant who worked on the Bush re-election campaign. He is currently handling communications for the Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum.
RSVP: Media should RSVP to Jill Sankey at 202-994-6466 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
BACKGROUND: GW's Graduate School of Political Management, the pioneer school in the nonpartisan study of political management and applied politics, offers graduate programs in political management, legislative affairs, strategic public relations and PAC management, as well as international programs in Latin America and Europe. The school educates students and professionals in the tools, principles and values of participatory democracy; preparing them for careers as ethical and effective advocates and leaders at the international, national and local levels.
For more information about GW's Graduate School of Political Management, visit: www.gspm.gwu.edu
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